LuxaFlex Pirouette User manual

The information and advice included in this brochure has been
prepared with care. However, we are unable to accept responsibility for
the results of or any damage caused during operation.
As with all textiles, Luxaflex®fabrics are subject to some variations.
Slight wrinkling, puckering or bowing is inherent in textile products and
should be considered normal, acceptable quality. Precautions should
be taken to reduce exposure to harsh environmental elements, such
as salt air. Continuous exposure through open windows and doors
will accelerate the fabric deterioration. Additionally, there will be slight
differences in pattern alignment from the fabric on the rails to the fabric
of the shade, which do not detract from the product’s appeal. Variations
in colour and/or pattern irregularities are unique characteristics that
contribute tothe classic beauty of the softshade.
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Pirouette®Shadings

Welcome to the
Luxaflex lifestyle
Thank you for purchasing Luxaflex®Pirouette®
Shadings. With proper operation and
care your new blinds will provide years of
beauty and performance. Please review this
instruction booklet thoroughly for operation
and care information.

Operation
EasyRise operation
To lower the shading:
1. Pull down on the rear cord of the cord loop.
2. With the shading fully lowered, continue to pull the
rear cord to open the vanes.
To raise the shading:
1. With the shading fully lowered, pull down on the front
cord of the cord loop.
IMPORTANT: If the cord tensioner moves up the
cord, you have not secured it to the wall or window
casement. You must do so for the shading to
operate properly.
UltraGlide® operation
To lower the shading:
1. Pull the cord straight out from the fabric at an angle
greater than 25 degrees.
2. Pump the cord outward using short strokes to
gradually lower the shading.
3. To stop the shading in any position, stop pulling
the cord and allow it to fully retract. The vanes will
remain in the closed position unless the shading
iscompletely lowered.
IMPORTANT: Avoid pulling the cord in the non-
operable zone. This is the area between the angle for
lowering the shading and the straight down position
for raising the shading.

To open the vanes:
1. Continue to pull out on the cord at an angle
greater than 25 degrees after lowering the
shadingcompletely.
To close the vanes and raise the shading:
1. Pull the cord straight out from the fabric at an
anglegreater than 25 degrees.
2. Pump the cord down using short strokes to gradually
raise the shading.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the shading or
personal injury, do not release the cord until it is fully
retracted. To avoid breaking the cord, do not use
long strokes (over 1060mm) or apply excessive force
on the cord while pulling it.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If a shading has been fully lowered with the vanes
open for a long period of time, the vanes may
become “set” — they may not easily close or flatten.
This is a normal characteristic of fabric products.
If this happens, toggle the shading up and down to
coax the vanes as closed as possible. If necessary,
gently pull down on the lowest operable vane. You
may also dress the vanes gently with your hands
to help them close. Then roll up the shading slowly
to flatten the vanes. Allow the fabric to remain in
the headrail for up to 24 hours.
To prevent vane set, regularly “exercise” the
shading by raising and lowering it and opening
and closing the vanes.

SoftTouch®operation
To lower the shading:
Briefly pull the wand down to move the shading in the
down/closed direction. The shading will move to the
fully closed position.
To open the vanes:
With the shading fully lowered, briefly pull the wand
down to open the vanes.
To close the vanes:
With the shading fully lowered and vanes open, briefly
push the wand up to close the vanes.
To raise the shading:
Briefly push the wand up to move the shading in the up/
open direction. The shading will move to the fully open
position.
To stop the shading:
While the shading is in motion, pull down (or push
up) the wand and release to stop the shading or vane
movement anywhere along its travel.
Motorised operation
For motorisation information, please refer to the
PowerView®product brochure that is supplied with
your shadings.

Care and cleaning
Pirouette Shadings are made of 100% polyester,
which means they are inherently durable and resilient.
However, care must be taken to avoid wrinkling the
fabric, particularly where the vanes meet the sheer
backing fabric.
Routine maintenance
Dusting
Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the
cleaning needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more
thorough dust removal.
Spot cleaning
Spot clean with a damp cloth using a mixture of water
and mild detergent.

Deep cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning
• Some Pirouette fabrics can be ultrasonically cleaned
by a professional.
CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean Valencia,
Charmeuse, Satin Metallic, India Silk or Shantung
fabrics.
• A mild detergent solution is to be used.
• Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
• Allow the shading to dry in the completely
loweredposition.
Injection/extraction cleaning
Most Pirouette Shadings can be professionally cleaned
using the injection/extraction method. Contact your
Luxaflex store of purchase to find out if this is available
in your area.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• Do not steam Pirouette fabrics.
• Do not use electrostatic cleaning devices
onany Pirouette Shadings.